Educational Aid/Technician
Pubblicato il 09-09-2026 - Sigonella in Catania
Educational Aids/Technicians (CYP Assistants) work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well‑cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant’s day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution, making healthy choices regarding nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities, building self‑help and school readiness skills, and exploring the environment around them.
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
If qualified at the lower level, incumbent may be non‑competitively promoted to the higher level upon meeting qualification requirements.
Entry Level (CY- )
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN)
training requirements within the specified timeframe.
- Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Intermediate Level (CY- )
Entry Level abilities plus:
- Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
- Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.
- Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high‑quality direct care and education and development.
- Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
- Ability to follow written instructions.
- Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
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